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SUBJECT*

Title: PHARMACY REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (VA-21-00077882) Last Updated: 7/8 Actionable Package: 6/30 Phase: Requirements Phase

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468-3904

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Charlie Augustin Charlie.Augustin@va.gov 718-526-1000 x2298

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

113 HOLLAND AVENUE

ALBANY NY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice See attached document: SOW-Fridge .

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

General Information

Contracting Office Address Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx NY 10468

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC_2019-01 01-22-2019.

This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB/VOSB

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333415, with a small business size standard of 1000 The FSC/PSC is 6515

The Albany Stratton VAMC is seeking to purchase of PHARMACY REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER (BRAND NAME FOLLETT OR EQUAL)

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

1. Part # REF25-LB-R0000G QTY (3)- Upright refrigerator with 24.6 cu ft of nominal capacity. To include

(4) full, epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in 1/2" (1.27 cm) Increments Environmentally responsible R134a refrigeration system to include an integral top-mounted module with 1/3 hp compressor and air-cooled condenser. 7" LCD capacitive touchscreen with user selectable C or F. Event and data logging with USB download capability. Air circulation system to duct air through back plenum openings with front face return. Storage area to be insulated with CFC-free, high density polyurethane foam. 9' (2.7 m) power cord with NEMA 5-15 90º hospital-grade plug. UL listed. Right hinged; glass door

2. Part # REF45-LB-R0000G QTY (7)- Full size double door medical-grade laboratory refrigerator, 45 cu ft capacity, with 8 shelves and right-hinged glass door

3. Part # FZR25-LB-RHT00S QTY (4)- Upright freezer with 24.6 cu ft of nominal capacity. (4) full, epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in 1/2" (1.27 cm) increments. Environmentally responsible R404a refrigeration system to include an integral top-mounted module with 3/4 hp compressor and air-cooled condenser.

7" LCD capacitive touchscreen with user selectable C or F. Event and data logging with USB download capability. Air circulation system to duct air through back plenum openings with front face return. Storage area to be insulated with CFC-free, high density polyurethane foam. 9' (2.7 m) power cord with NEMA 5-20 90º hospital-grade plug. UL listed. Right hinged; heated door, solid door

4. Part # REF20-LB-R0000G QTY (1)- Upright refrigerator with 19.7 cu ft of nominal capacity. To include

(4) full, epoxy-coated shelves, adjustable in 1/2" (1.27 cm) increments Environmentally responsible R134a refrigeration system to include an integral top-mounted module with 1/3 hp compressor and air-cooled condenser. 7" LCD capacitive touchscreen with user selectable C or F. Event and data logging with USB download capability. Air circulation system to duct air through back plenum openings with front face return. Storage area to be insulated with CFC-free, high density polyurethane foam. 9' (2.7 m) power cord with NEMA 5-15 90º hospital-grade plug. UL listed. Right hinged;

glass door.

5. Part # 00927269 QTY (22)- Additional shelves (2), for REF25-LB upright medical grade refrigerator and FZR25-LB upright medical-grade freezer.

Purchase of pharmaceutical-grade refrigeration units that meet USP 797 and USP 800 requirements and are compliant with VHA Notice 2021-02, “Storage of Vaccines and Medications in Pharmaceutical Grade Purpose-built Refrigerators and Freezers at VA Medical Facilities”

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery

113 HOLLAND AVENUE

ALBANY, NY

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items”

2. FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items”

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Oct 2018)

· FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Jan 2019)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.chapter 83).

All quoters shall submit the following: 1(one) copy.

All quotes shall be sent to Charlie.Augustin@va.gov

Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13. Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government.

Responses should contain your best terms, conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.

Submission shall be received not later than 1700 hours EST 7/20/2021 to Charlie.Augustin@va.gov Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). e-mailed quotes will be accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.

Point of Contact Charlie Augustin Contract Officer Supply Team Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2 Charlie.Augustin@va.gov Office Number: 718-526-1000 x2298

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